MATHES, MICHAEL (Austr.). Mint-engraver at Vienna, 1850-1852; Nagybanya, 1852-1856, Vienna, 1856-1858; Carlsburg (Gyulafehervar), 1858-1859, then again at Vienna, 1863-1869. He engraved the dies for an issue of 5 Kreutzer pieces, 1858-59, 1863-64, with laur. head of Francis Joseph I., also the divisionary coinage of that same period for the Austrian provinces of Lombardo-Venetia. He died at Vienna on 2. September 1869. Bibliography. — Heinr. Cubasch jun., Die Münzen unter der Regierung des Kaisers Franz Joseph I., 1895-1896.
Source: Biographical dictionary of medallists; coin, gem, and seal-engravers, mint-masters, ancient and modern, with references to their works B.C. 500-A.D. 1900; compiled by L. Forrer, London 1904
Source: Biographical dictionary of medallists; coin, gem, and seal-engravers, mint-masters, ancient and modern, with references to their works B.C. 500-A.D. 1900; compiled by L. Forrer, London 1904
MARENDE, JEAN
MARENDE, JEAN (French). Goldsmith of Bourg-en-Bresse, who in 1502 executed the large medal cast in gold (weighing 490 grammes) with portraits of Philibert the Fair and Margaret of Austria (obv. illustrated) which was presented to these Princes by the town of Bourg on their visit there. " La médaille de Philibert le Beau et de Marguerite d'Autriche", says Rondot, " aux bustes affrontés et au champ semé de devises est le produit d'un art savant ; elle a l'originalité, l'harmonie et l'élégance, san...
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MARENDE, JEAN (French). Goldsmith of Bourg-en-Bresse, who in 1502 executed the large medal cast in gold (weighing 490 grammes) with portraits of Philibert the Fair and Margaret of Austria (obv. illustrated) which was presented to these Princes by the town of Bourg on their visit there. " La médaille de Philibert le Beau et de Marguerite d'Autriche", says Rondot, " aux bustes affrontés et au champ semé de devises est le produit d'un art savant ; elle a l'originalité, l'harmonie et l'élégance, san...
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MARESCOTTI, ANTONIO
MARESCOTTI, ANTONIO (Ital.). Medallist of the second and third quarters of the fifteenth century, about whom, unfortunately, very little is known, beyond that he was one of the cleverest of early artists which Italy has produced in that particular branch, and that he resided at Ferrara. The seven medals which bear his signature are dated between 1446 and 1462 : Giovanni da Tossignano, bishop of Ferrara, † 1436; diam. 90 mill.; signed MARE SCOTVS and dated : MCCCC —XLVI ; — Antonio Marescotti, pr...
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MARESCOTTI, ANTONIO (Ital.). Medallist of the second and third quarters of the fifteenth century, about whom, unfortunately, very little is known, beyond that he was one of the cleverest of early artists which Italy has produced in that particular branch, and that he resided at Ferrara. The seven medals which bear his signature are dated between 1446 and 1462 : Giovanni da Tossignano, bishop of Ferrara, † 1436; diam. 90 mill.; signed MARE SCOTVS and dated : MCCCC —XLVI ; — Antonio Marescotti, pr...
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MARCHANT, NATHANIEL
MARCHANT, NATHANIEL (Brit.). Gem-engraver and Medallist, born in Sussex in 1739, died in Somerset Place, London, in April 1816, aged 77. He was a pupil of Edward Burch, R. A., and in 1766 became a Member of the Incorporated Society of Artists. In 1773, he went to Rome, where he studied and worked for sixteen years. He sent impressions from ancient intaglios to the Royal Academy from 1781 to 1785. and continued to exhibit there until 1811. In 1791 he was elected Associate of the Royal Academy, an...
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MARCHANT, NATHANIEL (Brit.). Gem-engraver and Medallist, born in Sussex in 1739, died in Somerset Place, London, in April 1816, aged 77. He was a pupil of Edward Burch, R. A., and in 1766 became a Member of the Incorporated Society of Artists. In 1773, he went to Rome, where he studied and worked for sixteen years. He sent impressions from ancient intaglios to the Royal Academy from 1781 to 1785. and continued to exhibit there until 1811. In 1791 he was elected Associate of the Royal Academy, an...
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MARCHIONNI, LUIZ
MARCHIONNI, LUIZ (Span.). Medallist, and Mint-engraver at Madrid, during the latter end of the reign of Isabel II., the Republic of 1868-1870, Amadeo I., and early part of Alfonso XII., circ. 1858-1875. Medals: Prize Medal of the Castilian Exhibition at Valladolid, 1859; — Medal of the Royal Society of History of Spain, 1860 ; — Inauguration of the Mint at Manila, 1861 ; — Inauguration of the works of the Tubular Bridge at Manila, 1862 ; — Visit of Queen Isabel II. to Seville, 1862 ; — Visit of ...
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MARCHIONNI, LUIZ (Span.). Medallist, and Mint-engraver at Madrid, during the latter end of the reign of Isabel II., the Republic of 1868-1870, Amadeo I., and early part of Alfonso XII., circ. 1858-1875. Medals: Prize Medal of the Castilian Exhibition at Valladolid, 1859; — Medal of the Royal Society of History of Spain, 1860 ; — Inauguration of the Mint at Manila, 1861 ; — Inauguration of the works of the Tubular Bridge at Manila, 1862 ; — Visit of Queen Isabel II. to Seville, 1862 ; — Visit of ...
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